Weather (choose all that apply)

seasonal expectations of an area

an average over a long period of time

Why does a high pressure system typically bring good weather?

Because the air mass sinks, making it hard for clouds to form

Because the air mass sinks, making rain

Because the air mass rises, blowing away clouds

Because the air masses rises, making clear skies

How does altitude/elevation affect the climate of a region?

High altitudes/elevations are typically colder

It does not affect the climate, only latitude

High altitudes/elevations are typically warmer

High altitudes/elevations only affect the winter months

on the side sheltered from the wind

distance north or south of the equator

on the side sheltered from the wind

distance north or south of the equator

on the side sheltered from the wind

distance north or south of the equator

How does latitude affect climate?

the higher the latitude, the cooler the climate

the higher in elevation, the cooler the climate

the closer to the equator, the cooler the climate

the lower the latitude, the cooler the climate

How will nearness to a large body of water affect an area's climate?

Areas near oceans experience a smaller range of temperatures than climates in the center of landmasses

Areas near oceans experience a greater range of temperatures that climates in the center of landmasses

Areas near oceans are often colder than climates in the center of a landmass

Areas near oceans experience a smaller change in humidity than climates in the center of landmasses

How do ocean currents affect an areas climate? (Choose two)

Cold currents make an area colder and drier

Warm currents make an area warmer and wetter

Cold currents make an area colder and wetter

Warm currents make areas warmer and drier

How do mountains typically affect an areas climate? (choose two)

leeward side of a mountain = low rainfall and vegetation

windward side of mountain= abundant rainfall and vegetation

windward side of mountain=low rainfall and vegetation

leeward side of mountain= abundant rainfall and vegetation

Weather and Climate 3 & 4

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MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which way does air move in a low pressure system?

air stays in the same place

air moves horizontally

air sinks

air rises

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens in a warm front?

two cold air masses trap a warm air mass

warm air pushes under cold air

warm air and cold air push against each other but don't move

warm air glides over cold air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of weather does a warm front typically create?

clear skies

intense precipitation

fog with no precipitation

a wide blanket of clouds and rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which way does air move in a high pressure system?

air stays in place

air moves horizontally

air rises

air sinks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of weather does a cold front typically create?

fog with no precipitation

a wide blanket of clouds and rain

intense precipitation and thunderstorms

clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens in a cold front?

cold air pushes under warm air

cold air glides over warm air

two cold air masses trap warm air between them

cold air and warm air push against each other, but don't move

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the climate of an inland city compare to a coastal city with a warm ocean current?

An inland city will have a wider temperature range over a year

there is no difference

A coastal city will have a colder temperature range over a year

An inland city will have more rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which way does air move in a low pressure system?

What happens in a warm front?

What kind of weather does a warm front typically create?

Which way does air move in a high pressure system?

What kind of weather does a cold front typically create?

What happens in a cold front?

How does the climate of an inland city compare to a coastal city with a warm ocean current?

Weather (choose all that apply)

Which below describe the effects of a rainshadow on the windward side of a mountain (Choose two)

What factors determine a region's climate?

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